Can't get USB to work.

Mr Pinchy · 10-11-2015, 08:09 PM

When I plug in the USB drive the radio says check device. I used this thumb drive in my old car and it worked fine. I tried hooking up my android phone and got the same error message. Anyone have any ideas why it is doing this? This is the first time I tried the USB in this car. I tried pushing the USB and radio on and off a few times but nothing. Thanks

SouthArk370Z · 10-11-2015, 09:05 PM

If nobody comes up with a solution, I'd try reformatting using FAT32.

Edit: Check the Owner's Manual to see what they recommend. FAT32 is a common format but may not be what you need.

JoDiaz · 10-11-2015, 09:40 PM

I don't believe Android allows you to listen to music through USB. Android user myself and couldn't play my music through the USB port

Mr Pinchy · 10-11-2015, 11:28 PM

Thanks for the replies. I did reformat the drive and checked for FAT32 which the manual list. All the files are WMA which the manual says are acceptable. Does anyone use a thumb drive with their OEM stereo that could offer some tips?

bigaudiofanat · 10-13-2015, 07:54 AM

You can not listen to music through your android through the usb port. If you want to do this go with an aftermarket head unit.

10-11-2015, 08:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mr Pinchy Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Central Florida Posts: 32 Drives: 2016 Sport PW 6MT Rep Power: 9	Can't get USB to work. When I plug in the USB drive the radio says check device. I used this thumb drive in my old car and it worked fine. I tried hooking up my android phone and got the same error message. Anyone have any ideas why it is doing this? This is the first time I tried the USB in this car. I tried pushing the USB and radio on and off a few times but nothing. Thanks

10-11-2015, 09:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	If nobody comes up with a solution, I'd try reformatting using FAT32. Edit: Check the Owner's Manual to see what they recommend. FAT32 is a common format but may not be what you need. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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10-11-2015, 09:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
JoDiaz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 46 Drives: '15 370z Rep Power: 10	I don't believe Android allows you to listen to music through USB. Android user myself and couldn't play my music through the USB port

10-11-2015, 11:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mr Pinchy Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Central Florida Posts: 32 Drives: 2016 Sport PW 6MT Rep Power: 9	Thanks for the replies. I did reformat the drive and checked for FAT32 which the manual list. All the files are WMA which the manual says are acceptable. Does anyone use a thumb drive with their OEM stereo that could offer some tips?